Biography

Terry grew up in a small rural community in Ontario, Canada. His name and music are known in Canada, nationwide, across the United States, and throughout England, Scotland and Ireland, where he has played to sold-out audiences. His hearty sense of humor and strong rapport with fans and friends new or old, at home or worldwide, creates a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere everywhere he performs.

“I’m just getting started. I’m feeling better about my music than I ever have in my life”.

Terry Sumsion sings it like they want to hear it! Terry’s new Stage Show features all of his hits and audience favorites plus new original songs. This is a show you won’t want to miss!  You will see faces both old and new perform with Terry.  Not only do the performers benefit from the performance but the provide support for many charities. Benefit concerts have been staged to help support causes such as the Food Bank, Alzheimer’s and Cancer Research. As well as supporting local charities and churches, Terry has performed intimate dinner shows as well as live performances to audiences of over 200,000.

“If you have the good fortune to sit in on a live Terry Sumsion performance, you’ve undoubtedly come away with a feeling that you’ve been entertained by a special talent”.      Country Music News

To date, Terry has garnered over ten top forty hits. These include:

Our Lovin’ Place
Midnight Invitation
When You Leave That Way
There Go I
So Hard To Forget
Brand New Love Affair
One More Time
Shenandoah
Born Again
That’s When You Know It’s Over
Crazy Love Games
Too Bad We’re Only Friends

Terry is the only male vocalist in Canadian history to win the prestigious “Canadian Open” three consecutive years running. ACM Nominee: His “Midnight Invitation” album was nominated by the Academy of Country Music for the album and single of the year. “Midnight Invitation was also chosen album of the year by Country Music News, which is a fan voted award.  “Our Lovin’ Place” was nominated by the CCMA for both album and single of the year. The single was also fan voted into twelfth position on the list The Top Two Hundred Canadian Country Songs of all time.